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Framber Valdez reaches brutal low for 2nd time in MLB career

Framber Valdez’s start for the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night was short — and brutal. Valdez failed to get out of the first inning of his start versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, as the home team unloaded on offense against the two-time All-Star hurler.

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Framber Valdez's meltdown makes Tigers' Tarik Skubal mistake look even worse

Why did the Detroit Tigers give all that money to starting pitcher Framber Valdez when they could've paid Tarik Skubal instead?

Mets rookie Zac Thornton extends scoreless streak to earn first MLB win

D-backs' Nolan Arenado joins MLB legends with latest career achievement

Reds pitcher berates 'f—ing fata—' ump for costing him an inning-ending out

Yankees announce surprise early return date for Max Fried

Athletics infielder lands on IL with testicle injury

MLB News / Bless You Boys / July 21

Big first inning propels to Cubs to a laugher

The Detroit Tigers looked to follow up Monday night’s thrilling win with another on Tuesday night on the north side of Chicago. Instead, the Cubs pantsed the Tigers to the tune of an 11-2 drubbing.

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The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least five 20-home run seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Playoff strikeout-leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Jack Flaherty News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Tigers Place Jack Flaherty On Injured List

The Tigers announced they’ve placed Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with flexor inflammation. Detroit recalled righty Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo to replace him on the pitching staff.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

What Tigers’ AJ Hinch most recently said about Tarik Skubal trade possibility

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch has been asked about Tarik Skubal’s future with the team on a consistent basis as trade rumors continue to swirl. Everyone wants to know if the Tigers are going to trade Skubal.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 21

How Tigers Kevin McGonigle’s On-Base Rate Puts Him Among MLB Legends

Another day, another Kevin McGonigle milestone. The Detroit Tigers don’t mind. Last weekend, McGonigle became the second player in Tigers history age 21 or younger with his first 100 hits coming in fewer than his first 100 games.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 21

Framber Valdez Returns as Tigers Reveal Starting Lineup vs. Cubs

The Detroit Tigers came away with one of the biggest wins of their 2026 campaign, taking down the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Monday night in an 8-6 extra-inning thriller.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Red Sox’s perfect trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

The Boston Red Sox started the season 10-17, leading to them firing Alex Cora as the manager. They were still six games out of a Wild Card spot in the American League in mid-June.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Kerry Carpenter News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Tigers Share Troubling Kerry Carpenter Update After Cubs Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is dealing with a bruised heel after exiting Monday night's 10-inning win against the Chicago Cubs, putting his status in doubt for the remainder of the series.

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The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Insider drops ‘shrug emoji’ on Tigers, Orioles’ trade deadline outlooks

The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away. A flurry of activity over the next 13 days is widely expected, as a slew of teams stand in a gray area.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Latest Tarik Skubal Trade Update Changes Everything

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is now less than two weeks away, and no player is drawing more attention than Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Trade speculation surrounding Skubal has gone back and forth over the last month.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 21

Dillon Dingler Makes Tigers History After Another Monster Performance

The Detroit Tigers picked up a thrilling 8-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. The Tigers grabbed an early 4-0 lead courtesy of a Riley Greene three-run homer, but the Cubs quickly cut the deficit to one before tying the game in the eighth inning.

Dillon Dingler News / Field Level Media / July 21

Tigers ride all-around effort of Dillon Dingler into clash against Cubs

Dillon Dingler showed again how he can be the Detroit Tigers' difference-maker. The Tigers catcher had two home runs, a successful pickoff and the go-ahead RBI single as Detroit defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-6 in 10 innings in the first contest of a three-game set on Monday, all while managing six pitchers in a big-game environment.

Dillon Dingler News / Field Level Media / July 21

Dillon Dingler homers twice as Tigers beat Cubs in 10

Dillon Dingler hit two home runs and added the go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to help the visiting Detroit Tigers survive a comeback by the Chicago Cubs in an 8-6 extra-innings win on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20

Update emerges on Dodgers' Tarik Skubal trade stance amid Shohei Ohtani injury

Given the way they've operated in recent years, it's normal to link the Los Angeles Dodgers to every big name available in the market. And, with Shohei Ohtani's knee injury and the uncertainty about his return to the mound, some fans naturally wondered whether they would be in on Tarik Skubal.

Ohtani announcement could pivot Dodgers at MLB trade deadline

Dodgers face uncomfortable Ohtani decision after latest injury

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. has blunt admission after win over Dodgers

Yankees could be denied Mason Miller trade for one reason

The Nationals should be selling at the trade deadline

Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / July 20